Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Sikorsky HEX Takes Shape
Sikorsky plans to fly the HEX aircraft in 2026
Sikorski HEX
Sikorski HEX.

Sikorsky unveiled renderings of its HEX concept hybrid-electric and autonomous tilt-wing technology demonstration aircraft on Tuesday at Heli-Expo 2024. First flight is planned for 2026 and design goals include a range greater than 500 nm, high speed, and a 9,000-pound maximum gross weight.

Developed in collaboration with GE, the design features a 1.2-megawatt GE turbogenerator propulsion pack, integrated flight and motor controls developed under Sikorsky’s Matrix program, and electric motors and power electronics developed by Sikorsky.